"Because I also... hahahahahahahahahahahaha!" Manrio couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The two of them laughed so hard they were doubled over.

The veins on Anno's head were bulging.

"You two, get out of here!!!"

An easel flew straight into view.

Leonardo da Vinci and Manlio ran out laughing.

"Those two bastards..." Anno's face turned red with anger.

While I'm happy that Manrio can be a little more lively, isn't this a bit too much of a liveliness?

A chubby hand rested on Anno's shoulder.

Anno turned around and looked: "Aunt Anna."

Aunt Anna nodded and pulled Lawrence to sit down.

She patted Anno on the shoulder: "My lad, have you thought it through?"

Anno was taken aback.

He knew what Aunt Anna was talking about.

He lowered his head and pondered for a few seconds, but his emotions prevailed over his reason: "I've made up my mind, Auntie."

Aunt Anna immediately smiled and said, "That's good, that's good. You're not young anymore, you should say you're quite old. I'm happy for you, Lawrence."

Anno nodded.

Sometimes, men have to make decisions.

......

Ferrona brought in a doctor.

Harley was on the verge of tears: "Doctor, I'm really not sick!"

......

Anno stroked the "Goddess's Love" he had made.

Did I foresee this day all along, which is why I created this piece of jewelry?

Bianno's jewelry is more gorgeous, more precious, and more expensive than any of his other works, including "The Love of the Goddess".

He wrote a letter and sent it to Luslan.

Then I got dressed, making myself look more energetic than ever, and took a deep breath while looking at myself in the mirror.

Men and women who dislike relationships and crave freedom will ultimately choose to take that step.

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Chapter 201 Falling in Love

The girl sat alone in the courtyard under the moonlight.

In the afternoon, she received a letter from the housekeeper.

The man who had touched her heartstrings invited her to come here.

It didn't rain today, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and the moon and stars were few.

This is the courtyard of the Lawrence residence.

Click.

The girl's attention was drawn to it, and her heart involuntarily quickened.

The young man appeared inside the door, carrying a large box.

Anno put the box aside and stood in front of Harley.

The two of them swallowed hard.

"Harley, you're here."

“Hmm…” Harley responded to Anno with a smile.

After careful consideration, the two finally decided to follow their hearts and face the inescapable reality.

Anno didn't say anything more, but simply opened her arms silently.

Harley hugged Anno tightly, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face in his chest.

Anno hugged Harley, and neither of them said a word.

The young man released his hands and cupped the girl's cheeks.

"Harley."

Harley didn't say anything more, she just quietly closed her eyes.

Her slightly trembling eyelashes revealed that she was not at peace at the moment.

When a girl closes her eyes in front of you, it means she wants you to...

Anno did not hesitate.

Feeling the warm touch, Harley shuddered.

But a moment later, she responded to her lover.

The bright moon shines down, and this moment seems to last forever.

The five people in the shadows: Brilliant!

......

Anno's courtyard, a rocking chair.

Anno sat in the rocking chair, holding her beloved in her arms.

On a not-so-cold winter night, there were no insects chirping; it was quiet and cozy.

“I never thought I’d have a day like this, Lawrence,” Harley said with a touch of wistfulness.

Anno rested her chin on Harley's head: "Me too. I used to think that kind of beautiful and passionate love was probably far away from me."

"Is it still a long way off?" Harley was very generous; having accepted the relationship, she would face him squarely.

“Not far, I’m holding you in my arms right now.” Harley’s hair brushed against Anno’s chin, making it feel ticklish.

Harley smiled sweetly.

Neither of them spoke again, afraid of disturbing the warmth of the moment.

Anno supported Harley by her armpits and put her on the ground: "By the way, Harley, I have something to give you."

Harley's eyes sparkled with nervousness and anticipation.

Anno picked up the box from the table.

Upon opening the box, what was taken out was an unexpectedly luxurious collection of jewelry.

A flicker of surprise and delight crossed Harley's eyes.

Anno, holding the "Goddess's Love," walked to Harley's side, placed the "Goddess's Love" on Harley's shoulder, and then buttoned it up.

The dazzling gems accentuated her beautiful smile, and the moonlight blended the two together.

Harley didn't refuse her lover's gift; she simply twirled around and asked, "Isn't it pretty?"

“It’s gorgeous,” Anno replied with a smile.

.............

"Lawrence, what about my father..." Harley was a little worried.

Her father, Baron Orvis, never stopped trying to stop her after she ran away from home.

Baron Orvis was the quintessential, pedantic old-fashioned nobleman, wielding power but lacking ambition.

Anno wrapped his hand around Harley's hand and smiled, "Don't worry, Harley, leave it to me."

“Hmm.” Harley didn’t doubt it, she just smiled and nodded.

Anno had a wicked smile on his lips.

Aren't you a baron? Aren't you proud of your noble status and power?

The following day, the famous artist Lawrence Anno Falgaard, as an honorary guest of the court, visited the Medici family's palace.

“Look who’s here.” Lorenzo de’ Medici, with his small mustache, gave Anno a brief hug. “My good friend, Brother Lawrence, it’s been a long time since you’ve come to see me.”

“Long time no see, Lord Lorenzo,” Anno replied politely to Lorenzo.

The two were in the palace hall, in the center of which stood one of Anno's most famous works: the bust of Lorenzo.

Lorenzo knew Anno was the type of person who wouldn't come without a reason: "Lawrence, what brings you here today?"

Anno gave a polite but happy smile: "It's like this, Lord Lorenzo, I'm getting married."

Lorenzo timely feigned surprise and delight: "Oh! I wonder which girl has caught the eye of the talented Lawrence?"

"You know her, the daughter of the Orvis family."

“Ovis…you mean that little girl who ran away from home and opened her own tailor shop?” Lorenzo recalled for a moment and realized that he did indeed remember such a person.

“Yes.” Anno smiled involuntarily as she thought of her lover.

Lorenzo chuckled: "You little rascal... you said you weren't interested in relationships back then, but you fell in love very quickly, didn't you?"

"Ah, haha..." Anno laughed awkwardly.

"So, what's the problem?" Lorenzo asked with a smile, looking at the genius who was grinning somewhat foolishly.

Anno sighed softly, "It's like this..."

Anno told Lorenzo about Harley's situation.

“Hmm…I see.” Lorenzo stroked his chin.

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